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stephen_usher
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Hehe.
Phew! Just back to the hotel after the first day at the Retro Computer Festival. It's been a fun but full-on day,
It was great to see eveyone who turned up.
I've mostly switched over to the 2nd day's display. There was a bit of a panic moment when it looked as if my TF536 STFM was only outputting black video and I thought it was a problem caused by the journey. As it was pointed out by one of the other exhibitors, the SCART cable was half hanging out of the TV!
I can clear up my mess in the morning ready for the new visitors.
Anyway, time to think about food and then the pub again.
Phew! Just back to the hotel after the first day at the Retro Computer Festival. It's been a fun but full-on day,
It was great to see eveyone who turned up.
I've mostly switched over to the 2nd day's display. There was a bit of a panic moment when it looked as if my TF536 STFM was only outputting black video and I thought it was a problem caused by the journey. As it was pointed out by one of the other exhibitors, the SCART cable was half hanging out of the TV!
I can clear up my mess in the morning ready for the new visitors.
Anyway, time to think about food and then the pub again.
Intro retro computers since before they were retro...
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
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JezC
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@rubber_jonnie It's hardly a sales pitch...more an observation on how you might stretch the budget a bit further! Of course, not buying anything seems the best way to make the money last even longer...but where's the fun in that? :D :lol: ;)rubber_jonnie wrote: 09 Oct 2021 08:51 I didn't fall for @JezC 's sales pitch as I'm not entirely in the market for a Spectrum vDrive, but the vDrive QL is ordered :roll:
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JezC
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Re: General Stuff(tm)
Hope the second day goes well too! it'd be interesting to hear more about the other exhibitors at some point.stephen_usher wrote: 09 Oct 2021 17:47 Hehe.
Phew! Just back to the hotel after the first day at the Retro Computer Festival. It's been a fun but full-on day,
It was great to see eveyone who turned up.
I've mostly switched over to the 2nd day's display. There was a bit of a panic moment when it looked as if my TF536 STFM was only outputting black video and I thought it was a problem caused by the journey. As it was pointed out by one of the other exhibitors, the SCART cable was half hanging out of the TV!
I can clear up my mess in the morning ready for the new visitors.
Anyway, time to think about food and then the pub again.
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stephen_usher
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Well, one at least, BinaryDinosaurs (twitter handle) would be a start for people to follow on there.
I must admit not seeing the other exhibits nearly enough. Running an exhibit takes all the time... and I kept on forgetting to drink.
I must admit not seeing the other exhibits nearly enough. Running an exhibit takes all the time... and I kept on forgetting to drink.
Intro retro computers since before they were retro...
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
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stephen_usher
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Oh, and @Icky that's an amazing house. Let's hope that everything goes smoothly this time and the stables become that mighty retro-workshop!
Intro retro computers since before they were retro...
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
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Icky
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Thanks @stephen_usher lets hope so
Nice to see some exxos forum folk at the event yesterday. @rubber_jonnie , @stephen_usher and @SophieRose.
Also bumped into someone from my work too at the event it’s a small world.
There was not too much Amiga or Atari on show but that will be remedied with your stand Stephen today.
@rubber_jonnie have you researched the Aquarius remake yet?
Nice to see some exxos forum folk at the event yesterday. @rubber_jonnie , @stephen_usher and @SophieRose.
Also bumped into someone from my work too at the event it’s a small world.
There was not too much Amiga or Atari on show but that will be remedied with your stand Stephen today.
@rubber_jonnie have you researched the Aquarius remake yet?
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rubber_jonnie
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Well, you can't take it with you can you!!JezC wrote: 09 Oct 2021 22:02@rubber_jonnie It's hardly a sales pitch...more an observation on how you might stretch the budget a bit further! Of course, not buying anything seems the best way to make the money last even longer...but where's the fun in that? :D :lol: ;)rubber_jonnie wrote: 09 Oct 2021 08:51 I didn't fall for @JezC 's sales pitch as I'm not entirely in the market for a Spectrum vDrive, but the vDrive QL is ordered :roll:
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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rubber_jonnie
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Yes @Icky I'd certainly second that :)stephen_usher wrote: 10 Oct 2021 08:49 Oh, and @Icky that's an amazing house. Let's hope that everything goes smoothly this time and the stables become that mighty retro-workshop!
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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rubber_jonnie
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Yes it was a really good day and great to catch up in person with you all.Icky wrote: 10 Oct 2021 09:10 Thanks @stephen_usher lets hope so
Nice to see some exxos forum folk at the event yesterday. @rubber_jonnie , @stephen_usher and @SophieRose.
Also bumped into someone from my work too at the event it’s a small world.
There was not too much Amiga or Atari on show but that will be remedied with your stand Stephen today.
@rubber_jonnie have you researched the Aquarius remake yet?
As for the Aquarius remake, not as yet, but I found this: https://adwaterandstir.com/product/kenbak-1/ so I may as well add it to the shopping list with all the other stuff!!
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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rubber_jonnie
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Hmm,I found this on PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com/project/sharepro ... Rev_C.html
Off to look for the real machines on fleabay, see what prices are like.....
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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